Gardiner Library launches teen online literary magazine
Gardiner Library prepares to launch its first online literary magazine for teens. Middle and high school students who enjoy writing poetry, short stories and graphic novels are invited to join in on the fun. Submit work through email and fellow authors will share critiques, suggestions and compliments. Once there is enough material and a solid team has formed, the magazine will be formatted and published on the library website. For those interested or for more information contact Carolyn Thorenz at cthorenz@rcls.org.
Try Rosetta Stone at home
Gardiner Library patrons are invited to access Rosetta Stone at home, just by using their library card. Choose from over 30 languages. The program includes lessons, activities, mobile apps and more.
Click the Rosetta Stone icon on the Gardiner Library homepage at www.gardinerlibrary.org. Gardiner Library director, Nicole Lane, can be reached at nlane@rcls.org with any questions.
Teen advisory board to meet via Zoom
The Gardiner Library invites teens between the ages of 13 and 18 to join the Teen Advisory Board at the Gardiner Library. The next meeting takes place virtually via Zoom on Sunday April 19 from 1:30 to 2:30 PM and continues to meet on the third Sunday of the month. Those interested in attending must contact Carolyn Thorenz at cthorenz@rcls.org for the Zoom meeting link and password. Attendees receive community service hours. Teen Advisors make things happen! Help with collection and program development and assist with upcoming events.
For further information visit gardinerlibrary.org or the library’s Facebook page.
Take a virtual collage and sip class
The Gardiner Library offers a Virtual Collage and Sip Class with Amy Coté on Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Come collage and sip virtually via Zoom. Attendees only need scissors, glue, and whatever they can collect around the house: old magazines, throwaway books, newspapers, fabrics, etc....and something to sip on!
Amy is an art educator, artist and clerk at the Gardiner Library. This get together, exploring various mediums, will be held weekly on Thursdays from her art studio in Kingston. Contact Amy at acote@rcls.org to get the Zoom link and password.
For further information visit gardinerlibrary.org or the library’s Facebook page.
Library to host battle of the books
The Gardiner Library will host another Battle of the Books 2020 meeting virtually via Zoom on Sunday April 19 from 2:30 to 3:30 PM. Contact Carolyn Thorenz at cthornez@rcls.org for the Zoom link and password. This meeting will discuss the book The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang. The book is available digitally through Overdrive and Libby by using your library card.
Learn about the library contest sweeping the nation that allows students Grade 7 and up to compete against other public libraries in a Jeopardy-style match. A moderator asks 17 questions per round concerning eight pre-selected books. This year’s chosen books are: The Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman (Classic), Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper (Contemporary), Scythe by Neal Shusterman (Fantasy), The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang (graphic Novel), Dreamland Burning by Jennifer Latham (Historical Fiction), Carry On by Rainbow Rowell (Humor), One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus (Mystery), and Just Mercy (Young Reader Edition) by Bryan Stevenson (Non-fiction).
Each team member has the opportunity to press a buzzer, confer with team members and attempt to answer questions correctly. Community Service hours for team members. Bi-monthly team meet-ups will take place at the library through the summer to prepare for the regional battle in September. Alternate plans will be made if necessary.
For further information visitgardinerlibrary.org or the library’s Facebook page.